Are You Ready For Change?

Are you ready for change?

Before beginning any lifestyle change, one must ask themselves a few fundamental questions.  Why do you wish to make such lifestyle changes?  This answer will be different for every individual.  Some may fear the onset of diseases associated with excess body fat (ex: type 2 diabetes) while others may feel inadequate (ex: depressed) about their current body image.  Others may look at their aging parents and see the health problems associated with an inactive lifestyle.  Whatever your reason for change, it is important to recognize why you wish to change.  Recognizing the reason for change will allow you to peruse your new lifestyle change in times of difficulty.  For example, If your reason for change, is the fear of not being able to play with your grandkids, walking 30 min every morning may be just the motivation you need to muster up the energy to go for that walk when your lacking personal drive.  You need to continuously remind yourself of what you wish to accomplish, and keep this at the forefront of every meal and exercise session.